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flameinthedarkness) wrote2022-07-16 04:11 pm
flameinthedarkness) wrote2022-07-16 04:11 pmSandbox
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flameinthedarkness) wrote2022-07-16 04:11 pm
Ramen and Candy
It’s why Idia arrives with a helmet in hand, having borrowed the Ignihyde Magical Wheel for the day. It was so much better than using a broom. Seriously, he wishes he could have his chariot at school… But the drive down to the town helped calm his nerves, being able to relax as he drives and forgetting what he was getting himself into. Only for them to be set back off again upon spotting Vil.
Why is he doing this?! Is it too late to turn back around and leave…?
At least he wasn’t a total mess when he shows up, having thrown on a decent enough outfit, but still trying to cover up the best he can. It had taken a lot of restraint not to throw a face mask on as well, but since they were going to be eating it would just get in the way... though he still shoved one into his pocket, in case his anxiety gets the best of him and Idia needs it later.
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Some people make it look so easy. Kalim, Rook, and Cater are the first to come to mind in that regard, though Kalim can be careless and Rook overwhelming in his weirdness and Cater somehow fake in his presentation. They talk comfortably with everyone and can usher others into doing things with them and there isn't a hint of strain along the way.
Maybe he's just choosing an especially annoying subject to try befriending. Yes, that makes more sense than personally struggling with friendship. He had a good friend in Jack when he was younger, right? He's gotten along with others just fine, even if he doesn't usually seek out their company outside of classes and clubs.
It's just Idia being Idia. Idia, who "loves" ramen without ever trying real ramen. Idia, who has a sweet tooth but has never gone into a candy store. He's doing him a favor by looking up what's available in the town at the bottom of the hill, finding out there is in fact a shop that serves ramen and a confectionery store separate from the bakeries that serve the population.
Yes. He's just dealing with someone exceedingly difficult and not friend-deficient himself.
He arrives in town on a broom and stashes it in a tree that Rook had recommended as a good hiding spot; he'd rather not carry it around while cruising shops if he can help it. He waits for Idia at a bench just off from the town square, sunglasses temporarily slotted on his jacket lapel while he touches up his makeup and ensures his ponytail doesn't look too messy.
Idia isn't arriving quickly enough for his liking, so Vil snaps shut his compact and walks over to meet him. "Did you lock up your magical wheel properly? Some of my potatoes had a run-in with some local hoodlums who tried to take theirs."
Actually, the magical wheel was borrowed from Ignihyde, wasn't it? So Idia possibly knew about the incident.
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"Do I look like an empty headed first year?!" Well done Vil, Idia's no longer nervous. Nerves were well gone with that implied accusation. "Don't compare me to them!" Why hadn't you been watching them better?! Keep your potatoes out of his dorm's work! "Do you have any clue how close they were to fucking up my dorm's project?!" Do you even have the first clue how much work it took to make a magical wheel when you didn't have production lines in place?!
Great start to this all, right?
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He could snap back at Idia about the entire incident, but he's quick to rationalize that he simply does not care; at that point in time, he had been extremely focused on the VDC, and the efforts of all the other dorms fell beyond his purview and notice. He can't bring himself to reflect upon the cultural fair much at all, given his overblot and performing while injured kept him from venturing outside for the second day of events.
"Are you done? Our reservation is in ten minutes."
The reservation wasn't necessary, given the day-to-day activity in the town's restaurants, but it made it easier to plan the rest of the day.
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Really Vil, the fact Idia had more obedience worked into his dorm than you did with your little apple is not a great thing...
"Where we going?" Idia had wanted to check out the full area digitally before showing up, but Ortho had told him to make it a surprise and just enjoy it. It was going to be a fun day out! His big brother should just go and have fun... much to Idia's dislike. So, he may not had fully checked it out... but he did make sure he had a backup set of information on his phone he brought just in case he has to leave and make a run from this all.
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they say to never meet your heroes
Ortho's gotta be proud, too.
The day's test is pretty tough, so he's not able to sneak any glances to social media, which is why when the bell rings and the class is over for the day, he lingers behind, distracted with catching up on his feed. Someone passing by invites him along for something and he waves them off with an apology. Dinner with Heartslabyul, he says, lying easily. Actually, he's got a livestream scheduled for a bit later in the evening, so he wants to make sure he leaves enough time to prepare. It's hard enough keeping his dormmates out of his room when he has a performance.
Cater stretches, thinking about what the plan actually is for the night when a familiar song reaches him. There's a second where he thinks it's in his own head but then he realizes no, it's coming from a row below him and off to the side...sure enough, leaning forward he catches a glimpse of Idia shroud hunched over and fiddling with something, headphones on the desk in front of him.
"Huh--Idia, you're still here?" Cater would've thought he'd be long gone. And more importantly. "What're you listening to?"
He definitely knows that song, but there's no way, right?
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Trein won't even let him wear his headphones during it! Even just for the noise cancelling! UGGGHHHH!
But... Idia gets through it, it really wasn't that tough a test. But it doesn't mean he doesn't have to destress from it afterwards, of having to come in to do it in person, of having to sit around others during it. He hates this so much. So while he's normally first out of the room if he can manage it, since it's a test most were rushing out ahead of him, leaving him time to poke away at his computer and sort out some stuff rather than get caught up in the stampede out of the door. You know what would help him unwind? Music.
And there's this great indie music maker he's been obsessed with of late. They were so good to work to! That's just what he needs. Hell, he even has limited edition tracks that only he got! It's so sweet, Idia chuckling to himself as he brought up the song selection, starting it up and going to grab his headphones to put them on and...
Oh... Cater.
SIIIGGGGHHH. Please don't try and drag him along to anything after this, Idia just wants to retreat back to his room. Maybe stop a vending machine. Then room.
Oh, um... how to answer this? "A-a-ah, just, ah, just... some indie musician I found..." Ahhhh, that was the wrong thing to say, wasn't it?! He should had said it was anime music or something! Idia knows Cater is part of the Light Music Club, he doesn't want to hang around answering question about this all with him!
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Gathering up his things, he stands to make his way over to Idia's desk, smiling his usual unaffected smile.
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"H-H-Hold on! I gotta change tracks!" He made a promise not to put that out anywhere, so it couldn't be copied or burnt! He's got to respect the artist's choice! "N-Not that song!"
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Cater's free hand messes with his hair. "JSYK, I don't judge anyone for their music prefs. Like, Lils is super into screamo death metal, and sometimes I listen to technopop..."
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coin flipped to find winner XD
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for once this icon works thanks to that candy XD
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Beep Boop AU
Including coming across the other clubs, curious enough to glance on in and see what is happening. Such as the Light Music Club.]
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Cater got glimpses of him here and there, but the difference in years and dorms meant there hadn't been much of a chance for him to stop and make conversation. He'd gotten what information he could from searching online--even Ignihyde students made use of social media, after all--but it was nothing compared to what he could learn if he just had a chance to meet either of them.
So, when he and his clubmates were sitting around chatting and snacking and that distinctively-designed robot appears in the doorway, Cater's more than happy to jump at the chance. Fortunately, Kalim and Lilia were always the sort to agree that more is merrier.]
Hey! You're Idia Shroud, right? What brings you to our humble club?
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Before answering the question directed at him.] Ortho is in his club meeting, I am wanting to investigate the school more. This is the Light Music Club. [Not meant as a question, but a statement, he moving his arms behind his back to hold the wrist of one arm in his other hand, his six foot height seeming even taller since Idia tends to float an extra half foot off the ground at all times.]
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[Cater's pretty sure that he overheard Vil say something about a "promising new spudling" that had joined the film club...maybe that's Ortho. He'll have to ask about it when he sees Vil in their shared potions elective.]
Wanna hang with us, see how you like it?
[Kalim is more than eager to chime in about all the snacks they have, which makes Lilia laugh considering...well, their guest won't be able to partake. Still, the Diasomnia vice housewarden is just as encouraging as the other two in his soft spoken way.]
If you're interested in music, we can play you something. We do more chatting than practicing most meetings.
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Noting that it looks like they were on break. And with the offer of that food, a pause, before his eyes squint a little, showing he was meaning it as a smile... despite that constant 'grin' he had on his mask.] I do not have a means to eat in this body. [Then curious,] Is this club not a means to practice and improve your skills then?
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Labyrinthum App proof - Closed to Cater
Even with the events of their own world, this is all very strange and usual. An entirely new world, full of a range of magic unlike Twisted Wonderland, in a setting that feels right out of a fantasy game. It's both overwhelming. And exciting. It feels like an adventure. One Ortho feels a little less prepared for with his sudden change in physical form, having awoken in a human body rather than his robotic one, but he's excited. Nervous, but excited. Is this how nii-san felt? Those nerves? A slight panic of the unknown. Ortho feels so unprepared without his normal metal form.
But he doesn't want to miss out on new chances because of that. He wants to learn about this place. Have fun with it. Make memories.
And one of this first memories is something he's always wanted to do with his brother; go to an arcade. He knows nii-san would like one if he gave it a chance, so maybe Ortho can learn about this one and take Idia to it later! Yet heading inside he spies someone he does know, not his brother, but his classmate. "Cater Diamond-san!"
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It must have been the magic of this place--but that was wild. It took everyone's powers away but completely transformed his underclassman?
"Do you feel as good as you look?"
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But living in one is completely different. "I am trying my best." And that optimism that is part of Ortho is still there. Even now.
"Did you come to play games as well? I wanted to investigate to find games nii-san would like to play." If Ortho knew there was certain games Idia liked here then it would be a better
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"I'm sure you'll get the hang of it in no time."
He was, after all, a Shroud. He was sure to channel that brilliance into this new experience. Cater made a mental note to spoil him with all manner of junk foods when he had the chance...but for now, how about focusing on what was in front of them?
"Yeah! I thought it would be a nice break from gaining my bearings in fantasy land." And the stress of having no magic, among other things. "Not sure what I want to play, though. Anything catching your eye? We could co-op, if you want."
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"I want a game my brother would like. I want to bring him here, but... you know what he's like." Although Cater was good at times of literally dragging Idia out of his room. Normally with much complaint. Hmm what kind of game would his brother like? "Nothing too athletic. Not to start with. It should be something he finds most similar to what he likes, to encourage him to try it out." Ortho talking like his brother is just another test subject...
"I wonder if there is something similar to Star Rogue here. Oh! Or a VR game. If he uses VR maybe he will forget there is others around and become more immersed in it." Aka, trying to trick Idia.
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Duplicity AU in which I force Idia to have a thing for redheads
A submissive returned without contract, without belongings, and worst of all...without friends.
"Normal life" was still something that she had been trying to grasp for herself within the confines of what Duplicity allowed before her vanishing, so she still found herself now somewhat at a loss of what to do with herself. How was one meant to properly process these circumstances? Were there expected behaviors? There was little that really stood out to her as what might be the right first move...and so she did what she always did, to think.
Sort of.
Her scenery of choice, this time, is a bit different. Well, shockingly different, when one considered that not only had Catsanova ever been her cafe of choice, but it had also been thoroughly remodeled since the last time she'd seen it. Still, Agnes shows no particular amount of surprise on her face as she enters. She shows no particular interest in anything at all, really. Just orders a plain black coffee, takes a seat, and watches the people come and go.
And there she sits, and stares, and sits, and stares, her coffee steaming endlessly between her hands as she makes no attempt to drink it.
oh my
Time to play good customer service and check on her. Idia heading over to check on her, "Would you like anything else? Need your coffee refreshed?"
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"I'm fine with what I have," she says slowly, fingers coiling almost protectively around her cup--as if it might very well be taken away from her. Then, that micro-expression changes to something more...uncertain? Or, perhaps, even a touch self-conscious?
"Would it be appropriate for me to order something else? My friend came here often, but I never asked him about the etiquette."
The clubs here that came with host services were ones she'd never taken the time to explore.
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Instead, "No, not if you don't want to." Hm. "Ah, friend?" A regular maybe?
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"Yes...I believe he even worked here, at one point. Do you know him? Jonathan Sims, The Archivist."
She doesn't realize that he hasn't really been a cafe regular since...well, multiple owners ago. Things change when you're gone from the city for years.
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